16-18 years old & Need Your Diploma?

Secondary School Registration

During the school year, if you are new to the community and your teen was previously enrolled in high school, please register at your area Grand Erie HOME school as soon as possible. Go to www.granderie.ca to identify your home school.

GELA is an Alternative Education School 

We operate on a continuous intake model and instruction is delivered in smaller classes through blended learning. Our courses are mostly workplace level for students headed to the workplace. Students seeking a college pathway would need to upgrade some courses. We offer a variety of academics and hands on courses using the D2L Platform. The students are supported individually by our small but dedicated staff. As well, students have access to school support personnel such as Child Youth Worker and a Social Worker. We also work closely and invite counsellors from community agencies such as LEAP (Learning, Earning and Parenting). Ontario Works, Mental Health and Addiction Nurse, the Brant County Health Unit and the Sexual Assault Centre.

Students must be 16 years of age to enroll in GELA day school programming and have earned or attempted compulsory Grade 9 & Grade 10 courses.

What to expect when you register...

• Each appointment lasts approximately 45 minutes.
• Students who are under 18 years of age will require a parent or guardian to be present to be involved in the registration process.
• Complete the student registration package.
• Meet with the Guidance Counsellor to discuss program options, select a timetable, take a school tour, etc.

What to bring to your appointment...

• Proof of age (birth certificate, passport)
• A copy of your transcript from the LAST high school you attended.
• Proof of address (a lease, or a bill with your parent/guardian's name and address)
• Proof that you are living with a parent/guardian (custody information if applicable)
• Proof that you have received immunization shots
• ***A referral from you home school might be required. At the time of registration, you will need to be prepared to:

Our two locations for Under 21Day School Programming are:

• GELA Brantford Campus
  365 Rawdon St. Brantford, ON
• GELA Simcoe Campus
  150 West St. (Simcoe Town Centre) Simcoe, ON